Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Why are the Kardashians famous? At this point it seems like that question has become some inside American joke that can only be answered by the response, "I don't know?" Let me take a stab at this. Maybe the Kardashians are famous because they've done nothing. When a new episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" premieres each week millions tune into watch. What do they tune in for? Maybe it's the pretty faces, the expensive clothes, or probably the drama.

As humans by nature I think that we subconsciously want some sort of recognition for what we do, no matter what it may be. The problem is that a lot of the time we have to make sacrifices to achieve accomplishments that garner that kind of attention. However, at least this is the way I see it, the Kardashians didn't need to do that. They seemed to have achieved everything, while doing nothing. My theory is that maybe that's what a lot of people on some level wish they could do, garner all the fame and fortune while not having to have really done a whole lot to achieve it.

People tune into their show to fantasize about having a life of luxury without the effort. Maybe in some ways the Kardashians are making a new definition of "The American Dream." However I hope it only exists in "The Kardashians' America". Hey, E Network, a new Kardashian spinoff show!

Craig Smith is a law professor and has been blogging about the local Santa Barbara scene since 2006. When he’s not teaching law classes or blogging, he enjoys bike riding, music and spending time with his daughter.

Taryn Smith is an 18-year-old Santa Barbara native.She is the daughter of the local blogger Craig Smith, and in his words, raising her is the one thing that he has done right.Taryn is interested in writing, especially about pop culture and politics.Her favorite activities are spending hours on end at the De La Guerra Starbucks, as well as watching “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Daily Show”.Things she doesn’t like are high school, “Jersey Shore”, and the fact that her dad refuses to buy her a new laptop.She can often be seen spending time with her dad because she is too lazy and scared to get a driver’s license.Taryn has dreams of becoming a blogger, a screenwriter, or a sign language interpreter.She has a strong dislike towards math and chemistry classes, but loves AP English and clubs centered towards social justice. She hopes that you enjoy her blog posts.